Abstract

NUNEZ TROCONIS, José T.. Uterine Polyps: Endometrial and Endocervical. Rev Obstet Ginecol Venez [online]. 2025, vol.85, n.2, pp.238-262.  Epub Nov 05, 2025. ISSN 0048-7732.  https://doi.org/10.51288/00850215.

Uterine, endometrial, and endocervical polyps are generally benign nodular protrusions, with their own clinical-pathological characteristics. They are a common gynecological entity that can be symptomatic, with abnormal vaginal bleeding being the most common presentation. They may also be an incidental finding in asymptomatic women who are investigated for other indications. Premenopause, menopause, infertility, use of medications such as tamoxifen, among others, are risk factors in the appearance of endometrial polyps. The risk factors for the appearance of endocervical polyps are age after the 30s, pregnancies and inflammatory processes. The websites Pub-Med, Google Scholar, Springer, the Cochrane Library, Embase, Scielo, Imbiomed-L, Redalyc and Latindex, among others, were reviewed between 1960 and December 2024. The objective of this narrative review was to analyze and discuss the etiopathogenesis, prevalence, epidemiology, risk factors, different methods of diagnosis and treatment of uterine polyps.

Keywords : Uterine polyps; Endometrial polyps; Endocervical polyps; Epidemiology; Risk factors; Etiopathogenesis; Diagnosis; Treatment.

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